Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/893,418

DEVICE FOR SENSING A MOTION OF A DEFLECTIVE SURFACE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 23, 2024

Priority

Jun 19, 2019 — EU 19181357 +1 more

Examiner

GANMAVO, KUASSI A

Art Unit

2692

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Infineon Technologies AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +20.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 605 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GANMAVO, KUASSI A View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

424 granted / 605 resolved

+8.1% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 12m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

644

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

95.8%

+55.8% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 605 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 23, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/291,144

Patent 12666213

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Patent 12659654

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3y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+20.4%)

2y 12m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 605 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.